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bowl of tropical fruit salad with fresh orange juice.
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Easy Tropical Fruit Salad (4 ingredients)

Make this vibrant tropical fruit salad as a gorgeous, refreshing ending to a meal or as an appetizer served in mini cups. Just 15 minutes prep time.
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings (change as needed): 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 4 kiwis, Note 1
  • 2 mangoes I love the smaller Ataulfo mangoes (pictured)
  • 1 papaya
  • Optional: 2-4 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice or more 2 large oranges

Instructions

  • PREPARE AND DICE FRUIT into 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) cubes. Papaya: cut in half, scoop out seeds, cut flesh off skin and dice. Kiwi: Peel with sharp knife, cut in half, cut out white core in middle, dice green flesh. Mango: Slice down lengthwise on both sides of large pit, scoop out flesh with soup spoon and dice.
  • ASSEMBLE: Combine diced fruit and mint (if using) in a serving bowl. Pour over orange juice and gently mix. Tip: As not everyone likes mint, I just add 1-2 tablespoons into the fruit salad and put the rest on the side for people to sprinkle on their own serving if they like.

Notes

  1. Other tropical fruit: We are using kiwi, papaya and mango, but choose your favorites. Other good options are diced pineapple, bananas, jackfruit, guava, lychee, mandarin oranges, passion fruit. If you like a bit of tartness with the sweet fruit, add a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice. 
  2. Other fresh herbs: I love to add fresh mint leaves to give the fruit salad a nice burst of flavor. But feel free to either leave it out or replace it with basil.
  3. Garnish options: Try adding toasted coconut for some crunch or a handful of pomegranate seeds for an extra splash of color.
  4. Make Ahead: Combine fruit and mint (if using) in a serving bowl. Refrigerate covered in an airtight container. Add juice right before serving. The final fruit salad will keep in the fridge for a day or so. 
 
Nutrition values are esimates.
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1322IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.4mg